Production Planner
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Info

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Job Location: Itasca

Want to make an impact?

• Responsible for providing a short-term finite capacity-constrained production schedule with an optimal, feasible and realistic sequence of materials in accordance with the availability of resources (production lines/labor) and materials. This role should work strategically with production, master production planners, and corporate functional heads to support reducing costs, and realizing optimal inventory levels.

Ways you will make a difference

• Create a feasible production plan within the detailed production scheduling period.
• Review the detailed production schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure it continues to meet business priorities and requirements.
• Work with factory IP's to identify practical issues that may cause plant shutdowns in the future and relay this information back to master production scheduling for long-term planning of product promotions.
• Utilize GLOBE tools during production scheduling and capacity planning exercises in order to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service.
• Convert production schedule to process orders for production as required.
• Publish weekly production schedule to plant, and review all production changes, limitations, priorities to meet customer orders and abnormal events.
• Provide information in advance detailing swings in labor requirements within the DPS planning horizon.
• Maintain SAP APO master data, performing routine maintenance to insure system integrity.
• Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with government and Ferrara standards for food safety and quality.
• Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.

Skills that will make you successful

• Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
• Customer service skills.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experiences that will support your success

• BS/BA degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Past experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, and a passion for continuous improvement preferred
• Experience in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.
• Prior experience negotiating with vendors.
• Factory master data management
• Understanding and following the product life cycle process
• Specific technologies (SAP)

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